Pakistan's FIA Disciplines Over 100 Officials for Human Smuggling Collusion Following 2023 Greece Boat Tragedy
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has taken action against over 100 officials for collusion with human smugglers since the June 2023 Greece boat disaster that killed at least 209 people. The FIA has initiated 132 inquiries resulting in penalties, offloaded 22,136 passengers in 2026 through stricter risk profiling, and reported significant declines in deportations for document fraud. The crackdown addresses international concerns about illegal migration routes to Europe and visa abuse, with Pakistan implementing enhanced screening and appeal mechanisms.
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has disciplined over 100 officials for facilitating human smuggling in the aftermath of the June 2023 Greece boat tragedy, which killed at least 209 people in one of Europe's deadliest maritime disasters. FIA Director General Dr. Usman Anwar briefed the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control that 132 inquiries were initiated, resulting in 68 major and 36 minor penalties for officials who failed to follow standard profiling mechanisms. The agency offloaded 22,136 passengers in 2026 after implementing stricter risk-based assessments, with deportations for fake or forged documents declining from 281 cases in 2024 to just 13 in 2026. International partners including the UK, EU, and other nations had raised concerns about illegal migration routes, visa abuse for study programs, and human trafficking operations. Pakistan has implemented policy measures including enhanced vigilance on high-risk travel routes, formal appeal mechanisms for offloaded passengers, and continuous oversight of screening decisions, with Frontex data showing a 26% decline in illegal migration to Europe in 2025.
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FIA disciplines over 100 officials over human smuggling links since Greece boat tragedy
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